| It has been decided to approach to coast and to rise on an anchor in verst from it. |
| The distance to the Casino was about half a verst, and our route led us through the Chestnut Avenue until we reached the square directly fronting the building. |
| He accordingly ran on towards this house, still about half a verst distant. |
| They drove about a verst, without saying one word to each other. |
| Had we been only half a verst further on our road, our journey had been at an end. |
| He told me that if I would let him ride one verst more with me he would then turn back. |
